Bowel movement or iron?

My dr put me on iron pills but they make me super constipated. I went 2 days without them and felt so much better once my stomach "cleaned itself out". Now I don't know what's more important. Has anyone else had issues with constipation or found useful things to incorporate in your diet to help with this? TIA

My dr put me on iron pills but they make me super constipated. I went 2 days without them and felt so much better once my stomach "cleaned itself out". Now I don't know what's more important. Has anyone else had issues with constipation or found useful things to incorporate in your diet to help with this? TIA

Hey there! I have had the hardest time with anemia!! And it has been really bad this pregnancy....my doc told me my levels were ok and to only take pills one or two times a week...for different reasons I switched to a midwife who somehow figured out I should test again for anemia...my levels were dangerously low for some reason...the midwife got me on floradix liquid supplement...been taking it three times a day for a month...I have energy to spare as of last week and no problems with constipation at all!!!!

Hey there! I have had the hardest time with anemia!! And it has been really bad this pregnancy....my doc told me my levels were ok and to only take pills one or two times a week...for different reasons I switched to a midwife who somehow figured out I should test again for anemia...my levels were dangerously low for some reason...the midwife got me on floradix liquid supplement...been taking it three times a day for a month...I have energy to spare as of last week and no problems with constipation at all!!!!

Leafy greens and fruits/fruit juices are helpful If you need an iron supplement-they'll help counteract the constipation from the pills. Make sure to stay hydrated as well, and if you're still having trouble, a stool softener like colace could help.

Leafy greens and fruits/fruit juices are helpful If you need an iron supplement-they'll help counteract the constipation from the pills. Make sure to stay hydrated as well, and if you're still having trouble, a stool softener like colace could help.

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